take time
teɪk taɪm
taken timetook time
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Verbal expression

1.
duration neededrequire a long period to happen or be done
  • Good things take time to develop..
2.
leisurespend time deliberately or leisurely
  • She likes to take time reading at the cafe..
dawdle linger
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Expressions with take time

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take time offv.
temporarily stop working or engaging in an activity
She decided to take time off to travel and relax..
take time outv.
pause an activity to do something else
She decided to take time out to relax.
take time by the forelockv.
act quickly to seize an opportunity before it disappears
She took time by the forelock and grabbed the chance.

Expressions with take

take downv.
remove something from a wall or surface
She took down the painting from the wall.
take offv.
remove something from a surface or body
He decided to take off his jacket.
take outv.
remove something from a place
She decided to take out the trash tonight..
take a breakv.
pause an activity for a short rest or mental refreshment
Let's take a break and get some fresh air.
take care ofv.
to look after someone or something
She takes care of her elderly parents..
take one's hat offv.
remove a hat from one's head
He took his hat off as he entered the room.

Expressions with time

about timeexp.
referring to the concept of time
We talked about time and its mysteries.
in timeadv.
without being late
She arrived in time for the meeting.
time's upexp.
the deadline has passed, there is no more time
Time's up, please put your pencils down.
ahead of timeadv.
before the expected moment or deadline
The report was submitted ahead of time.
have the timev.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
out of timeadj.
having no time left to finish something
We were out of time to submit the project.
take your timev.
use as much time as needed
Take your time to answer the question.
any time nowadv.
very soon, within a short time
The bus should arrive any time now.
as time goes byadv.
gradually, events develop as months go on
As time goes by, friendships can fade or grow stronger.
at one timeadv.
true or existing in the past
At one time, this was a bustling town.

Terms related to take time

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timelesstimelydonedurationhappenlongperiodprocessrequiretimedelayloiter

Terms with take time included in their meaning

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be a minutev.
time
take a short amount of time to happen
enjoy the momentv.
mindfulness
take pleasure in the present time
not be in a rushv.
decision
take time to decide or act
act fastv.
speed
take needed action quickly because there is little time
occupyv.
space
fill or take up space or time
easy does itexp.
relaxation
take your time and relax
smell the flowersv.
figurative
take time to enjoy life or small things
election periodn.
politics
set time when campaign activities or voting for an election take place

Examples of take time in a sentence

  • Mastering a skill takes time and dedication.
  • He decided to take time to enjoy the sunset.
  • They take time to cook a proper meal every evening.

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  1. French:prendre du temps, prendre son temps, ...
  2. German:Zeit brauchen, sich Zeit nehmen, ...
  3. Italian:richiedere tempo, dedicare tempo, ...
  4. Spanish:llevar tiempo, tomarse tiempo, ...
  5. Portuguese:demorar, ...
  6. Chinese:需要时间, 慢慢来, ...
  7. Japanese:時間がかかる, 時間をかける, ...
  8. Arabic:تَطَلَّبَ وَقْتًا, تَمَهَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִימָּשֵׁךְ זְמַן רַב, לְהַקְדִּישׁ זְמַן, ...
  10. Russian:занимать время, проводить время, ...
  11. Ukrainian:займати час, витрачати час, ...
  12. Hindi:समय लगना, समय लेना, ...

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